noun a large and powerful earthquake
Mega-quakes are large earthquakes that typically have a magnitude of 8.0 or higher on the Richter scale.
Structural engineers design buildings and infrastructure to withstand the impact of mega-quakes.
News outlets report on mega-quakes to inform the public about seismic activity and potential risks.
Communities in earthquake-prone areas prepare for the possibility of a mega-quake by conducting drills and developing evacuation plans.
Scientists study mega-quakes to understand their causes and effects on the Earth's crust.
A writer may use the term 'mega-quake' in a novel or article to describe a catastrophic earthquake of immense magnitude.
A geologist may use 'mega-quake' to refer to an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 or higher on the Richter scale.
An emergency responder may use 'mega-quake' to plan and prepare for response efforts in the event of a large-scale earthquake disaster.
A seismologist may use 'mega-quake' to study the effects and aftershocks of a major earthquake event.